WHWCNC July Full Board Meeting Teleconference

AGENDA – WHWCNC FULL BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 – 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 pm

VIRTUAL MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE

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AGENDA

 

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

 

Public Announcements:

Office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – if available

Office of other Local and State Officials – if available

Other Public Announcements

 

Public Comment Period (on items not on the agenda): (2) minutes per speaker

 

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1. Organization, Operation, Policies, & Procedures:

 

Approval of Minutes: Board Meeting, June 10, 2020 – provided by Asst. Secretary Karen DiBiase

See attached support document                          ROLL CALL VOTE

                                                                                            

Officer Reports:

President – Joyce Fletcher – Board members need to read all emails from LA City Departments as they contain information related to what is happening in all City Departments and contains requests for the WHWCNC to provide written comment.

Information from Empower LA related to various topics that will affect NC’s.

Vice President – Sheppard Kaufman

Treasurer – Paul Lawler

Secretary – Komalpreet Kaur Batth

Parliamentarian – Don Patterson

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

 

2. Items for Board discussion and possible action:

 

Item No. (1) Treasurer – Paul Lawler

(20-030) Monthly Expense Report (MER) – May 2020

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion to approve the WHWCNC Budget/Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Monthly Expense Reconciliation [MER] for

May 2020.

 

See support document for May 2020 MER                                             ROLL CALL VOTE

 

Item No. (2) Treasurer – Paul Lawler

(20-031) Funds Encumbered for 2019-2020

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion to approve the Encumbered Form for encumbered funds from Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

 

See support document                                                                           ROLL CALL VOTE

 

Item No. (3) Treasurer, Paul Lawler and President, Joyce Fletcher

(20-032) Final Budget Reconciliation for Fiscal Year 2019-2020

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion to approve the Final Budget Reconciliation for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

 

See support document                                                                           ROLL CALL VOTE

 

Item No. (4) Treasurer, Paul Lawler and President, Joyce Fletcher

(20-033) Approval of Fiscal Year 2020 -2021 Administrative Packet

 

Discussion and possible action:

 

Motion for the board to approve the required WHWCNC Administrative Packet for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.

Packet includes the preliminary budget for 2020-2021 including preliminary NC 2021 election expenses.

Roll-over funds will be added to the WHWCNC 2020-2021 budget after a City Clerk audit of the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year.  Expected roll-over funds is $10,000.00.

           

See support document                                                                           ROLL ALL VOTE

 

Item No. (5) PLUM Committee – Lauren Coffman, Chair

(20-034) Request for Liquor License – Gasolina Restaurant

21150 W. Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

 

Discussion and possible action:

As pertaining to Case ZA 2020-2196-CUB, having held two public virtual meetings for:

A Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and dispensing of beer and wine only for on-site consumption at a 1,995 sq. ft. restaurant with 46 interior seats with hours of operation from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, a 400 sq. ft. covered patio with 14 outdoor seats (along Comercio Ln), and a 135 sq. ft. uncovered patio with 8 outdoor seats (along Ventura Blvd) with hours of operation from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.24-W, 1.

MOTION : WHEREAS,  the applicant attests that the following is true:

• The establishment is maintained as a bona fide eating place (restaurant) with an operational kitchen where food is prepared on-site and with a full menu containing an assortment of foods. Food service is available at all times during operating hours. The restaurant provides seating and dispenses food and refreshments for consumption on the premises and not solely for the purpose of food takeout or delivery; and,
• The establishment has not been the subject of nuisance abatement; and,
• the establishment plans to have only 66 total indoor and outdoor seats which is between the 20 and 150 seat limits of the Restaurant Beverage Program, which differs from the original application for 68 seats; and,
• The establishment is not a drive-through fast-food restaurant: and,
• The restaurant is not part of a multi-tenant entitlement; and,
• Daily hours of operation are limited to the hours between 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for indoor seating and between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. for outdoor seating, along with no after-hours use of the establishment, other than for routine clean-up and maintenance; and,
• All food and beverages are delivered to tables by employees; and,
• There are no pool tables or billiard tables; and,
• There is no dancing or Adult Entertainment pursuant to LAMC Section 12.70; and,
• There is no minimum drink purchase required of patrons; and,
• There is no charge for admission; and,
• The restaurant does not organize or participate in organized events where participants or customers pre-purchase tickets or tokens to be exchanged for alcoholic beverages at the restaurant; and,
• All service of alcoholic beverages is conducted by an employee; and,
• The restaurant does not sell distilled spirits by the bottle, or wine or champagne bottles that exceed 750 milliliters; and,
• No employee, while working, is allowed to solicit or accept any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from any customer while on the premises; and,
• No employee, while working, shall be engaged for the specific purpose of sitting with or otherwise spending time with customers while on the premises; and,
• There is no age limitation restricting access to any portion of the restaurant
• The applicant is reducing the outside seating to 20 seats by eliminating 2 seats and one table, such that a maximum of 30 percent of the total number of patron seats may be located outdoors; and,
• There will not be any shared seating between the restaurant and other restaurants; and,
• The restaurant will not use fixed or portable bars; and,
• No booth or group seating is provided. There are no walls or partitions separating seating areas; and,
• The property does not abut an A or R zone nor an A or R zone across the alley; and,
• Outdoor food and beverage service shall be limited to seated patrons; and,
• There shall be no live entertainment, karaoke, or disc jockeys on the premises; and,
• There shall be no television monitors or screens, in any outdoor area; and,
• Entertainment in conjunction with the restaurant is limited to ambient music to complement the dining experience, and is limited to background music at a low volume that is not audible beyond 20 feet from the building; and,
• Any music, sound or noise under control of the restaurant will not violate Sections 112.06 or 116.01 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (citywide noise regulations).
• Any use of the restaurant for private events, including corporate events, birthday parties, anniversary parties, weddings or other private events which are not open to the general public, shall be subject to all the same provisions and hours of operation stated herein; and,
• A telephone number and an email address shall be provided for complaints or concerns regarding the operation of the restaurant. The phone number and email address shall be posted on a sign at least 8.5 × 11 inches in size, which shall be updated to reflect any changes, at the entry visible to pedestrians and in the reception area; and,
• Complaints shall be responded to within 24 hours by the restaurant. The restaurant shall maintain a log of all calls and emails, detailing the date the complaint was received, the nature of the complaint, and the manner in which the complaint was resolved. This log shall be made available to the Department of City Planning upon request. Within the restaurant, the interior shall be adequately illuminated so as to make discernible all objects and persons, or have a minimum average surface illumination of 2.0 foot candles (21.5 lx); and,
• All exterior portions of the site shall be adequately illuminated in the evening so as to make discernible the faces and clothing of persons utilizing the space, or have a minimum average surface illumination of 0.2 foot candles (2.15 lx). Lighting shall be directed onto the site without being disruptive to persons on adjacent properties; and,
• A camera surveillance system shall be installed and in operation at all times to monitor the interior, entrance, exits and exterior areas, in front of and around the premises. Recordings shall be maintained for a minimum period of 30 days and are intended for use by the Los Angeles Police Department; and,
• The restaurant shall be responsible for maintaining the premises and adjoining rights-of- way free of debris and litter; and,
• The restaurant shall be responsible for monitoring both patron and employee conduct on the premises and within the parking areas under its control to prevent behavior that adversely affects or detracts from the quality of life for adjoining residents, property owners, and businesses.
• The restaurant shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the conditions and activities on the premises and within the parking areas under its control do not adversely affect or detract from the quality of life for adjoining properties, property owners, and businesses; and
• Within 24 hours of its occurrence, all graffiti on the property under the restaurant’s control shall be removed or painted over to match the color of the surface to which it is applied; and,
• All trash and recycling bins under control of the restaurant shall be kept closed and locked at all times when they are not in use, and shall be maintained such that they do not overflow; and,
• Loitering is prohibited on all areas under the control of the restaurant. A “No Loitering or Public Drinking” sign that is a minimum of 4 × 6 inches shall be posted outside next to every exit; and,
• An electronic age verification device shall be retained on the premises available for use during operational hours. This device shall be maintained in operational condition and all employees shall be instructed in its use; and,
• The restaurant shall comply with California Labor Code 6404.5 which prohibits the smoking of tobacco or any non-tobacco substance, including from electronic smoking devices or hookah pipes, within any enclosed place of employment; and,
• A minimum of one on-duty manager with authority over the activities within the restaurant shall be on the premises at all times that the restaurant is open for business. The on-duty manager’s responsibilities shall include the monitoring of the premises to ensure compliance with all applicable State laws, Municipal Code requirements and the conditions imposed by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The restaurant shall be responsible for discouraging illegal and criminal activity on the subject premises and any exterior area under its control; and,
• Within the first six months of operation or the administrative clearance, all employees involved with the sale of alcohol shall enroll in the Los Angeles Police Department “Standardized Training for Alcohol Retailers” (STAR) or Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control “Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs” (LEAD) training program or the Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training Program. Upon completion of such training, the restaurant shall request the Police Department or Department of Alcohol Beverage Control to issue a letter identifying which employees completed the training. Said letter shall be maintained on the premises and shall be made available to the City upon request. STAR or LEAD or RBS training shall be conducted for all new hires within three months of their employment; and,
• A Revocable Permit from the Bureau of Engineering, Department of Public Works is required for any outdoor dining area located in the public right- of-way. A copy of the approved Revocable Permit, including a plot plan and any conditions thereto, shall be provided to the Department of City Planning prior to placing any seating in the public right-of-way; and,
• The owner or the operator will reapply under the Restaurant Beverage Program or a Conditional Use Permit if there is: (A) a change in State alcohol license type or (B) a modification to the floor plan, including, but not limited to, floor area or number of seats or (C) a change in the ownership or the operator of the restaurant; and,
• The City shall have the authority to conduct inspections to verify compliance with any and all of these requirements; and,
• A copy of the approval requirements from City Planning shall be retained on the premises at all times and produced upon request by the Police Department, the Department of Building and Safety, the Department of City Planning, or the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and,
• Prior to the Conditional Use Permit final approval, the owner and operator shall execute and record a covenant and agreement satisfactory to the Director of Planning, acknowledging that the owner and operator shall agree to comply with each of the provisions set forth in the determination letter. A certified copy bearing the Recorder’s number and date shall be provided to the Department of City Planning. The agreement shall run with the land and shall be binding on any subsequent owners, heirs or assigns. The agreement with the requirements attached must be submitted to the Department of City Planning for approval before being recorded; and,

WHEREAS, the above conditions mostly follow the proposed requirements for the proposed new Restaurant Beverage Program from City Planning;

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee, for the statements and conditions stated herein, recommends  that this PLUM Motion regarding the Conditional Use Permit application and plans submitted on behalf of Sandra Cordero , for Gasolina LLC, located at 21150 W. Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364, be adopted as its own to receive the support of the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council for the requested actions contingent upon the following conditions:

Conditions

1. The applicant reduces the outdoor seating to 20 seats; and,
2. The Patio railing will be a fixed railing system to the satisfaction of Bureau of Engineering under a Revocable Permit.

The Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee recommend that the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council advise the City of Los Angeles Planning Department and Council District 3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield of its findings, and its subsequent supporting recommendation to approve this application as presented on July 8^th, 2020.                                                                                                          ROLL CALL VOTE

Item No. (6) PLUM Committee – Lauren Coffman, Chair

(20-035) Case ZA-2018-7428-ELD-SPP-MCUP – Project proposal to construct a four building, mixed use Continuing Care Retirement Community (Senior Housing with Eldercare) a medical healthcare center, and a 34-level medical office tower on 17.62 acres of a 58.9 acre site

5500 North Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367

 

Discussion and possible action:

As pertains to Case ZA-2018-7428-ELD-SPP-MCUP, having held 5 public meetings (including the Board meeting) (three virtually) for the application filed by Spieker Senior Development Partners regarding a development in the Commerce District of Warner Center under the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan (WC2035), the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee hereby finds that:

MOTION : WHEREAS, the Applicant has designed and seeks Project Permit Compliance for a submitted proposal to construct a four building, mixed use Continuing Care Retirement Community (Senior Housing with Eldercare) project with approximately 2.2 million sq. ft. of floor area in four phases, including 498 independent living dwelling units, 13 hotel rooms, 91 guest units providing memory care, assisted living and skilled nursing care and amenities, as well as restaurant/retail use, a pool/fitness building for residents, a medical healthcare center, and a 34-level medical office tower on 17.62 acres of a 58.9 acre site at 5500 North Canoga Ave. that in the opinion of the committee, now complies with the existing WC2035 standards and guidelines; and,

WHEREAS, the project originally sought deviation from WC2035 Permitted Floor Area standards under Section 6.1.2.2.3 of WC 2035, because of stated hardships, through the Eldercare Facility Unified Permit Process; and,

WHEREAS, the committee is concerned that future use of the Eldercare Facility Unified Permit Process to avoid development standards can substantially disrupt the future sustainability of Warner Center economy for stakeholders to live, work and play in their urban community; and,

WHEREAS, the project now has been revised to comply with the WC2035 Permitted Floor Area standards, under Section 6.1.2.2.3 of WC 2035, due to reduction of residential uses and significant increases of non-residential uses, the Applicant no longer needs deviation from the standard through the Eldercare Facility Unified Permit Process and is withdrawing the Eldercare Application; and,

WHEREAS, the Applicant has withdrawn a Master Conditional Use Permit for the onsite sale of beer and wine for 1 tenant and the onsite sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages for up to 8 tenants; and,

WHEREAS, given recent events in Southern California, the PLUM Committee has concerns regarding the need for appropriate measures to prevent retail looting and arson within a mixed-use environment serving seniors with varying degrees of mobility; and

WHEREAS, the project Applicant has acknowledged and accepted the conditions of the Neighborhood Council and agreed to include them on a project summary page in revised project plan submittal;

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Planning, Land Use and Mobility Committee, for the findings and conditions stated herein, finds that the submitted application and plans for the proposed project at 5500 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills, 91367, and recommends that the Board of the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council adopt this motion of the committee as its own in SUPPORT of the remaining requested actions as stated contingent upon adoption by the Applicant of the following conditions:

Conditions:

1.) All plans presented on July 8, 2020 at the virtual Board Meeting of the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council (WHWCNC) shall be dated as such and re-submitted to Planning as an (updated) project application submittal.

2.) The applicant will not submit any significant, further updated plans without first presenting them to the WHWCNC for support.

3.) Additionally, all conditions herein shall be printed on one of the Project Summary pages as a commitment to and acceptance of these conditions.

4.) Prior to the issuance of any building permits relative to the development on the Project Site, a covenant acknowledging and agreeing to develop the Project Site in Substantial Conformance with the Project Plans, as approved by the Department of City Planning and consistent with the requirements of the WC 2035 Plan shall be recorded in the County Recorder’s Office. The agreement (standard master covenant and agreement form CP-6770) shall run with the land and shall be binding on any subsequent owners, heirs or assigns.

5.) All current and future property owner(s) accept responsibility to provide unhindered block connectivity and Publicly Accessible Open Space, and agree to make reasonable accommodations, including any reasonable grade revision and any conversion of the private drive to new shared street requirements by adjacent projects to facilitate all future integration of unencumbered pedestrian adapted pathways and street access between the project and the adjacent property(ies).

6.) Additional 10-12 feet of height (up to 95 feet total) of non-livable space shall be added to the 6-7 stories of the residential building along Canoga and Burbank to break up monotony of the façades.

7.) Applicant will provide and manage reasonable and sufficient pet waste facilities for use by the public along parkways.

8.) Applicant shall add landscape plan meeting the WC2035 requirements for the “temporary parking lot” to be replaced by Building #4. The temporary surface parking plan will be revised to allow for the provision of 1 tree per every 4 surface parking spaces

9.) The “temporary parking lot” for Phase IV (The Tower) shall be permitted for a term of five (5) years after the Certificate of Occupancy for the Health Center (Phase III) of the project is issued. After 5 years, the Director of Planning and/or the CD-3 has the discretion to extend the parking for no more than a second 5-year term. After 10 years, if construction of Phase IV has not started, the lot space shall be converted to planted, green PAOS until Phase IV begins construction.

10.) Applicant will provide pedestrian friendly gating and/or screening to attractively hide any loading facility along private streets and drives.

11.) Applicant will provide –to the satisfaction of Police and Fire Departments– measures to prevent retail looting and arson to protect elderly residents.

12.) Ten (10) additional short-term bike or scooter parking spaces will be relocated adjacent to the park within the PAOS Plaza on Canoga for a total of twenty (20). More short-term bike parking will be provided should there be demand and/or requested by the Council District office.

13.) If permitted by the WC2035 Plan, the Project will place “project signs” along the relevant street frontages for each of the 4 Phases of the project while they are under construction so that they are clearly visible to the street traffic and pedestrian showing a rendering of the approved project building(s), plus specifics as to the size (number of units and floor area), ownership and contact information.

FURTHERMORE; The PLUM Committee recommends that the City of Los Angeles Planning Department and Council District 3 Councilmember Bob Blumenfield be notified by the Woodland Hills – Warner Center Neighborhood Council Board of its approved motion and recommendation to support this application and its subsequent conditions.

ROLL CALL VOTE

Item No. (7) Transportation and Safety Committee – Sheppard Kaufman, Chair

(20-038) Community Impact Statement

Repaving of Major Streets in Los Angeles

 

Discussion and possible action:

StreetsLA’s “ADAPT” program and the 2035 Mobility Plan

 

Whereas COVID-19 has resulted in a reduction of vehicle traffic in Los Angeles;

 

The Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council supports the Bureau of Street Services (StreetsLA) initiative to take advantage of the lower traffic volume in order to accelerate the repaving of major streets in the City through the “ADAPT” program; and

 

Whereas the Los Angeles City Council adopted a “2035 Mobility Plan” in 2015 that would implement street reconfigurations (such as adding bike or bus lanes), which are normally implemented while repaving a street; and

 

Whereas this requires coordination between StreetsLA and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) – which has responsibility for design and street striping and signage – ultimately determining how the street space is used; and

 

Whereas a comprehensive, safe and efficient bus lane and bike lane network could help reduce single occupancy vehicle use and traffic congestion while supporting the recent surge in cycling along with more frequent, efficient. and safe bus system, with fewer passengers and more space between people in each bus;

 

Therefore be it resolved that the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council supports ADAPT and further requests that the City implement the 2035 Mobility Plan when repaving continuous street segments of at least one mile under the ADAPT program and/or where restriping would create a uniform street plan for the roadway.

TO:      Seleta Reynolds, General Manager, LADOT

Adel Hagekhalil, General Manager, StreetsLA

Eric Garcetti, Mayor, City of Los Angeles

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield

ROLL CALL VOTE

Item No. (8) Transportation and Safety Committee – Sheppard Kaufman, Chair

(20-039) Community Impact Statement

Reckless Driving Enforcement

 

Discussion and possible action:

Item: Reckless Driving in Enforcement in Woodland Hills/West Valley

In light of the state and citywide increase in speeding and traffic fatalities per capita of cars on the road, the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council requests that Council District 3, LAPD Valley Traffic and LADOT appropriate needed resources to reduce excessive speeding and reckless driving, including street takeovers, in the Woodland Hills/West Valley area. Further, we request that, where impacted streets overlap with CHP and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department jurisdictions, a coordinated enforcement plan be implemented.

In addition, we request that the Los Angeles City Council request that state legislators impose more severe penalties for people who receive 3 excessive speed and/or reckless driving citations within a period of 5 years – including loss or suspension of driver’s license and/or impounding of vehicle.

If Los Angeles is going to meet its Vision Zero goals, it will take a combination of roadway design, realistic speed limits, positive reinforcement for good driving, and legal enforcement for reckless drivers to make LA safer for all who walk, bike or drive in the City.

ROLL CALL VOTE

3. Committee Reports

 

Budget Committee – Paul Lawler and Joyce Fletcher, Co-Chairs

Community Outreach Committee – Peter Fletcher, Chair

Community Services Committee – Joyce Fletcher, Chair

Education Committee – Bill Anderson, Chair

Environmental and Beautification Committee – Karen DiBiase, Chair

Governance Committee – Don Patterson, Chair

Homelessness Committee – Ray Cole, Chair

PLUM Committee – Lauren Coffman, Chair

Public Safety and Transportation Committee – Sheppard Kaufman, Chair

WHIP Committee – Heath Kline, Chair

Ad-hoc – Westfield Promenade 2035 Project – Joyce Fletcher

Ad Hoc Committee – Measure A. Parks Program -Peter Fletcher

Ad Hoc Committee – Arts Fees and Cultural Amenities – Lauren Coffman

 

4. Area Reports

 

At-Large – Sheppard Kaufman, Gina Thornburg

Area 1 – Aaron Quantz, Karen DiBiase, Komalpreet Kaur Batth, Tamara Johnson

Area 2 – Brian Drapkin, Paul Lawler, Sean McCarthy, Ray Cole

Area 3 – Nancy McLean, Angela Dawson, John Sandy Campbell, Alex Farassati

Area 4 – Don Patterson, Bill Anderson, Martin Lipkin, Dena Weiss

Area 5 – Jason Green, Peter Fletcher

Area 6 – Pat Patton, Gilbert Yablon, Heath Kline, Lauren Coffman

Area 7 – Ginny Sand, Joyce Fletcher, Houton Hormozian, Tim Root

Youth Member – Ved Kulkarni

 

Announcements: The next regular Board meeting will be held on August 12, 2020 by teleconference. Please visit the website calendar page at whcouncil.org for the date and time. NOTICE: due to the coronavirus the Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council may hold a webinar SPECIAL MEETING if needed. Please visit the website calendar page to see if there is a Special Meeting posted.

Meeting dates for or the upcoming 2020 -2021 year; the proposed Board meeting are usually held the second Wednesday of every month at the American Legion Hall located at 5320 Fallbrook Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 at 6:30pm.

Due to COVID 19 all in person meetings have been moved to virtual teleconference.

HOWEVER, please check the www.whcouncil.org website calendar page for any changes that may occur.

 

Adjournment of meeting:

 

*THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT – As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices and other auxiliary aids and/or services, may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Joyce Fletcher, at (818-340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org or the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment at (213) 978-1551 EmpowerLa@LACity.org

*PUBLIC ACCESS OF RECORDS – In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting may be viewed at our website: www.whcouncil.org or at the scheduled meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Joyce Fletcher at (818) 340-6554 or email j.fletcher@whcouncil.org

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